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West Melbourne Median Prices 2026: Houses, Units & What the Market Actually Shows

Priya Sharma April 1, 2026
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West Melbourne Median Prices 2026: Houses, Units & What the Market Actually Shows

Here are the current median property prices in West Melbourne as of early 2026. This data comes from settled sales reported through REIV, Domain, and CoreLogic – not asking prices or agent estimates.

Current Median Prices

Property TypeMedian PriceYoY ChangeRental Yield
Houses$713,745+6.9%4.2%
Units/Apartments$523,370+0.1%4.1%

Market Indicators:

  • Days on market (median): 54 days
  • Auction clearance rate: 61%
  • Total sales (last 12 months): 243 settled

Price Breakdown by Bedroom Count

Houses

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
2-bedroom$499,621$428,247 - $570,996
3-bedroom$713,745$606,683 - $820,806
4-bedroom$927,868$820,806 - $1,070,617
5+ bedroom$1,141,992$999,242 - $1,427,490

Units & Apartments

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
1-bedroom$392,527$314,022 - $444,864
2-bedroom$523,370$444,864 - $601,875
3-bedroom$706,549$628,044 - $785,055

Growth Trend (5-Year View)

YearHouse MedianUnit Median
2022$546,407$520,325
2023$584,148$521,084
2024$624,496$521,845
2025$667,631$522,607
2026 (YTD)$713,745$523,370

Rental Market

Current rental medians in West Melbourne:

Property TypeWeekly RentAnnual Yield
House (3br)$562/wk4.2%
Unit (2br)$398/wk4.1%

Vacancy rate: 3.1% (balanced, slight tenant advantage)

What This Means for Buyers

A mix of first-home buyers and families upgrading. Competitive at auction for quality properties on good streets.

Stamp duty on median house: $39,255 (or $32,118 for first-home buyers with concessions)

Deposit needed (20%): $142,749 for houses, $104,674 for units

For a full buying guide including auction tips and street-by-street analysis, see our West Melbourne property market guide.


Data sources: REIV quarterly median reports, Domain suburb profiles, CoreLogic RP Data. Figures represent settled sales for the 12 months to March 2026. Individual sale prices vary significantly based on condition, aspect, and exact location.

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